Normanna Rest Home
7725-4th St
Burnaby, BC V3N5B6
Fraser Health
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Normanna Rest Home is a 100-bed long-term care residence in Burnaby, operated by the Norwegian Old People’s Home Association. The home, now known as Normanna Living, was established to serve the Norwegian community in Burnaby. The home holds full Accreditation Canada certification and follows a person-centred care model. A Family Council provides structured engagement between residents’ families and the care team. The home is contracted through Fraser Health to provide publicly funded care. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Normanna Rest Home to ask about the residence itself.
Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website
What families should know
Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement
Fraser Health manages placement at Normanna Rest Home; families must contact Fraser Health Residential Care at 1-855-412-2121 for a case manager assessment to confirm eligibility for publicly funded long-term care. This non-profit complex care home, operated by the Norwegian Old People's Home Association, specializes in complex residential care with a dedicated dementia care unit, creating a welcoming home environment. Located in a residential Burnaby neighbourhood near Robert Burnaby Park, Deer Lake, Queens Parks, the Burnaby Heritage Museum, City Hall, and Royal City Centre Shopping Mall. BCSA QuickFacts for 2023/24 show residents averaging age 87 with 73.2% aged 85+, higher dependency in daily activities at 38%, and longer average stays of 1737 days than provincial averages. Worth checking if the dementia care unit aligns with needs; ask about current availability, waitlist status, and visiting policies with Fraser Health or the facility.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026
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Care Specializations
Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.
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Reviews
Normanna Rest Home receives consistent praise from reviewers for staff responsiveness, quality of care, and cleanliness. Families report that the facility excels in managing complex care situations including Alzheimer's care and palliative end-of-life support. The facility maintains accreditation with exemplary status and is described by a nursing professional as exceptionally well-managed with a cohesive care team.
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What families appreciate
- +Staff are responsive to questions and concerns immediately
- +Nurses, care aides, physicians, recreation therapy, physio, and volunteers work as a cohesive team
- +Residents treated with dignity and personalized attention
- +Excellent palliative care and end-of-life support accommodations
- +Beautiful outdoor spaces accessible to residents and families
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